Bernald Alfaro

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alfaro and the second or maternal family name is Alfaro.

Bernald Alfaro Alfaro (born 26 January 1997) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga FPD club Cartaginés.^[1]

Bernald Alfaro

Personal information
Full name	Bernald Alfaro Alfaro
Date of birth	(1997-01-26) 26 January 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Alajuela, Costa Rica
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Cartaginés
Number	26
Youth career
	Carmelita
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2022	Carmelita	86	(9)
2019–2022	→ Alajuelense (loan)	117	(6)
2023–	Cartaginés	8	(0)
International career
2016–2017	Costa Rica U20	6	(0)
2018	Costa Rica U21	2	(0)
2021	Costa Rica U23	3	(1)
2020–2021	Costa Rica	4	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Costa Rica Central American Games 2017 Managua
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2024

Club career

A youth academy graduate of Carmelita, Alfaro made his professional debut on 6 May 2015 in a 2–3 league defeat against Saprissa.^[2] On 23 May 2019, Alajuelense announced the loan signing of Alfaro for three seasons.^[3] In February 2020, he extended his loan contract with the club until June 2024.^[4]

International career

Alfaro has represented Costa Rica at different age level tournaments. He was part of Costa Rica U20 team for 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.^[5] He was also part of the team which won silver medal at the 2017 Central American Games.^[6]

On 1 February 2020, Alfaro made his senior debut for Costa Rica in a 0–1 friendly loss against United States.^[7]

Career statistics

International

As of 10 June 2021^[1]

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Costa Rica	2020	2	0
	2021	2	0
Total		4	0

References

1. Bernald Alfaro at Soccerway
2. "Carmelita vs. Deportivo Saprissa - 6 May 2015". Retrieved 19 March 2021.
3. "Alajuelense presenta a Bernald Alfaro como su nuevo fichaje". 23 May 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
4. "Bernald Alfaro renueva con Alajuelense hasta el 2024". 11 February 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
5. "Los 20 ticos para el Premundial Sub 20". 10 February 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
6. "Honduras amarga otra vez a Costa Rica y le gana 1-0 en la final en los Juegos Centroamericanos". 13 December 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
7. "Un penal sentenció a Costa Rica en Estados Unidos (1-0)". 1 February 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.

External links

• Bernald Alfaro at WorldFootball.net